Here are some tips:

Set a goal and share it. Studies have shown that shared goals are the most likely to be realized. So, tell your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers about the commitment you’ve made and what you’re doing. Use words like “donate” or “share” to help your friends know exactly what you want them to do.

Ask. Then ask again. (And again!) Send customized MDA Team Momentum emails to everyone you know and ask for contributions. Include a simple explanation of how and where people can donate and other specific ways they can help. Use “donate” or “share” so friends know exactly what you want them to do. Remember: The No. 1 reason people give to a worthwhile cause is because someone they know asked so keep sending those emails!

Support our National Sponsors A vital part of
MDA’s financial support comes from strong partnerships — some decades old —
with national sponsors.

Use social media like Facebook and Twitter to support your mission. Participants who use social networking tools raise significantly more money to support their cause, so spread the word via your social networks. Make sure to take advantage of our Boundless Fundraising with Facebook app too – it makes it easy to enlist support from your Facebook friends.

Let your supporters know they can boost the impact of their donations with matching gifts. Many companies provide matching gifts for employee charitable contributions — some will even double employee contributions, making donations go twice as far! Click here to learn how to make your gift go even farther!

Your MDA Team Momentum Dollars at Work

For more
than 60 years, MDA has been on the front lines in the fight against muscle
disease. Together with generous supporter like you, we make a profound
difference in the lives of an estimated 1 million Americans who fight
life-threatening muscle disease. Because of you, this is a very hopeful time in
the race to find new treatments and cures.

Assist Families with Life-Changing Support

MDA clinics in 200 locations, including at
many of America’s top hospitals, meet challenging health care needs of families
through expert, team-based care.

Summer camps enable thousands of children
with muscle disease to enjoy a week of barrier-free fun as they build
confidence and independence.

Durable medical equipment assistance
provides powerful, practical support for daily living from the loan of a shower
chair to the repair of a power wheelchair.